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2012 studio album by Rumer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Boys Don't Cry is the second album by Rumer, produced by Steve Brown. It was released on 28 May 2012. The album is a selection of songs by artist/writers from the 1970s period. Rumer covers works by male artists such as Jimmy Webb, Todd Rundgren, Terry Reid, Tim Hardin, Richie Havens, Gilbert O'Sullivan and others.[1]
Boys Don't Cry | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 28 May 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2010–2012 | |||
Genre | Pop, soul | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Steve Brown | |||
Rumer chronology | ||||
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Singles from Boys Don't Cry | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 69/100[2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
The Independent | [4] |
Los Angeles Times | [5] |
Kitty Empire writing in The Observer praised the album - "it really does sound like another season in her soul" and called "Home Thoughts From Abroad" (by Clifford T. Ward) "the unexpected standout track."[6]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "P.F. Sloan" | Jimmy Webb | 4:10 |
2. | "It Could be the First Day" | Richie Havens | 2:27 |
3. | "Be Nice to Me" | Todd Rundgren | 3:27 |
4. | "Travelin' Boy" | Paul Williams, Roger Nichols | 3:20 |
5. | "Soulsville" | Isaac Hayes | 3:46 |
6. | "The Same Old Tears On a New Background" | Stephen Bishop | 2:50 |
7. | "Sara Smile" | Daryl Hall, John Oates | 3:33 |
8. | "Flyin' Shoes" | Townes Van Zandt | 4:04 |
9. | "Home Thoughts From Abroad" | Clifford T. Ward | 3:27 |
10. | "Just For a Moment" | Ronnie Lane | 2:39 |
11. | "Brave Awakening" | Terry Reid | 4:10 |
12. | "We Will" | Gilbert O'Sullivan | 4:00 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Andre Johray" | Tim Hardin | 2:54 |
14. | "Soul Rebel" | Bob Marley | 3:33 |
15. | "My Cricket" | Leon Russell | 2:50 |
16. | "A Man Needs a Maid" | Neil Young | 3:59 |
Note that the track listing on the U.S. version is different and that the song "Andre Johray" by Tim Hardin is not included at all. Instead it includes the song "Welcome Back" by John Sebastian.
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[18] | Gold | 100,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 28 May 2012 | CD, Digital Download | Atlantic records |
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